DVD Video genres   Health  

Herald News :: Lifestyles :: Health Calendar

Herald News :: Lifestyles :: Health Calendar
Hotty Miss  |  by www.suburbanchicagonews.com. All rights reserved. 7.04 | 0:19

Obesity and your health: Is weight loss surgery right for you? 6 p.m.

, Specialty Care Pavilion on the Silver Cross Hospital campus, 1300 Copperfield Ave., Joliet. Participants will learn about the advantages and risks of traditional and laparoscopic bariatric weight loss surgery (including Lap-Bands), find out who is a candidate for the procedure, and hear from area patients about their experiences.

Call (888) 660-HEAL (4325) or visit www.midwestcomprehensivebariatrics.com.

Big belly finess/on-a-roll stroller fitness: 9:15-945, 10-10:45, 10:45-11:15 and 11:30 a.m. to noon Tuesdays, Plainfield Library District, 706 N.

Illinois St. Your infant/toddler is welcome, as they will even participate in some of the exercises. Prenatal participants are welcome with their health care providers consent.

We also recommend bring an exercise/yoga mat or towel and water in a bottle or in a cup with a lid. All other equipment will be provided. A waiver must be signed the first day of attendance.

Call (815) 436-6639.

Freedom from smoking program: 6:30 to 7:30 p.m.

, Provena Saint Joseph Medical center, 333 N. Madison St., Joliet.

Sponsored by the Will County Health Department's Tobacco Control and Prevention Initiative. A $20 registration fee covers the cost of materials. To register, or for more information, call (815) 727-8769.

Chemical dependency session: 7 to 8:30 p.m., Linden Oaks Hospital, 801 S.

Washington St. on the campus of Edward Hospital. Led by experienced counselors, the series addresses a different topic in each session to help participants learn more about the effects of substance abuse as well as treatment options and the potential for recovery.

Family members and individuals who are already recovering from an addiction are encouraged to participate. Group sessions are informal and take place in a comfortable, confidential environment. Registration is free.

Call (630) 527-6363.

Birthing center tour: 1:30 p.m.

, Silver Cross Hospital, 1200 Maple Road, Joliet. Free. A tour of the unit is also available on video and DVD.

Call 1(888) 660-4325.

Breast-feeding class: 6:30 p.m.

to 9 p.m., Silver Cross Hospital, 1200 Maple Road, Joliet.

A certified lactation consultant will teach the basics of breast-feeding, including establishing a mild supply, breast pumps, avoiding difficulties and more. Newborns welcome. Cost is $5.

Call 1(888) 660-4325. Baby basics: 6:30 to 8 p.m.

, Silver Cross Hospital, 1200 Maple Road, Joliet. Geared to help parents-to-be and new parents learn about their baby's physical care and health, using child care, common problems, stress management and developing positive child guidance skills. Class is $15 per couple.

Only the soon-to-be-mom needs to register. Call 1(888) 660-4325. Blood drive: 9 a.

m. to 1 p.m.

, Providence Catholic High, 1800 Lincoln Highway, New Lenox. Call (815) 485-2136. Spinning: 5:30 to 6:15 a.

m. and 9 to 9:45 a.m.

Mondays; 6 to 6:45 and 9 to 9:45 a.m. and 6 to 7 p.

m. Tuesdays; 9:15 to 10:15 a.m.

and 5 to 5:45 p.m. Wednesdays; 5:30 to 6:15 a.

m., 12:05 to 12:50 and 6 to 7 p.m.

Thursdays; 6 to 6:45, 9:15 to 10 a.m. Fridays; 7 to 8 and 9 to 10 a.

m. Saturdays, Provena Saint Joseph Inwood Athletic Club, 3000 W. Jefferson St.

, Joliet. This workout includes hill climbs, jumps and racing speeds on Schwinn stationary bikes. Fee is $40/$49 (rdc); $32 senior resident/$37 senior non-resident.

Call (815) 741-7275. Free blood pressure screenings: 10 to 11 a.m.

Mondays in the LaVerne and Dorothy Brown Cardiovascular Institute located in the Specialty Care Pavilion at Silver Cross Hospital's campus, 1300 Copperfield Ave., Joliet. No appointment is required.

Call 1(888) 660-4325. Free yoga class: 7 to 8 p.m.

Thursdays in December, Mindful Movements Health and Fitness Studio, 19612 LaGrange Road in Mokena. Free. Call (708) 478-5557.

Blast and Furios: 6 to 6:45 Mondays; 9:30 to 10:30 Tuesdays; 5 to 6 p.m. Wednesdays; 8 to 8:55 a.

m. Saturdays, Provena Saint Joseph Inwood Athletic Club, 3000 W. Jefferson St.

, Joliet. For adults. Creatively layered step class is for beginner to advanced levels and will concentrate on cardiovascular fitness.

Fee is $40/$49 (rdc); $32 senior resident/$37 senior non-resident. Call (815) 741-7275. All abs, only abs and more abs: 6:45 to 7:15 a.

m. Mondays; 6:45 to 7:15 , 10:05 to 10:35 a.m.

and 4:30 to 5 p.m. Wednesdays at Provena Saint Joseph Inwood Athletic Club, 3000 W.

Jefferson St., Joliet. For adults.

Class is for beginner to advanced levels and will include abdominal and core exercises to compliment any workout. Fee is $40/$49 (rdc); $32 senior resident/$37 senior non-resident. Call (815) 741-7275.

Ageless aqua: 8:30 to 9:30 a.m. and 8 to 9 p.

m. Mondays and 12:15 to 1 p.m.

Wednesdays, Provena Saint Joseph Inwood Athletic Club, 3000 W. Jefferson St., Joliet.

For adults. This is a beginner class that uses rhythmical movements to improve balance, flexibility, coordination and muscular endurance. Fee is $40/$49 (rdc); $32 senior resident/$37 senior non-resident.

Call (815) 741-7275. Cardioathletic sports conditioning: 9 to 9:45 a.m.

Mondays; 6 to 6:45 a.m. Wednesdays; 4 to 4:45 p.

m. Thursdays; 5 to 5:45 p.m.

Fridays, Provena Saint Joseph Inwood Athletic Club, 3000 W. Jefferson St., Joliet.

For adults. This is an intermediated to advanced level cardio class that focuses on durability, agility and quickness. Fee is $40/$49 (rdc); $32 senior residents/$37 senior non-resident.

Call (815) 741-7275. Intermediate aerobics: 9:30 to 10:30 a.m.

Mondays and Wednesdays, Fitness Forum, 2021 S. Lawrence Ave., Lockport.

The cost is $6 per class, $35 for 10 classes, $60 for a seven-week unlimited pass and $350 for an annual unlimited pass, which includes free use of the nursery. Call (815) 838-3621. Pilates: 9:30 to 10:15 a.

m. Mondays and Wednesdays, Provena Saint Joseph Inwood Athletic Club, 3000 W. Jefferson St.

, Joliet. For adults. This is a beginner to intermediate level class designed to improve posture, flexibility, and core strength.

Fee is $40/$49 (rdc); $32 senior resident/$37 senior non-resident. Call (815) 741-7275. Joint tune-up: 10 to 11:30 a.

m. Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays and from 7 to 7:55 p.m.

Tuesdays and Thursdays. A National Arthritis Foundation Program to be held at Denwick Pool. Participants can pay per class or purchase an annual membership.

Cost is $3/$2 (resident discount card). An annual membership costs $105/$90 (rdc). A doctor's waiver is needed prior to the first class.

Call (815) 838-1183. Cardio sensations: 12:10 to 12:55 p.m.

Mondays; 9:15 to 10:05 a.m. and 7:10 to 8:10 p.

m. Wednesdays, Provena Saint Joseph Inwood Athletic Club, 3000 W. Jefferson St.

, Joliet. For adults. This is a beginner to intermediate class that utilizes Lo/Hi cardio training on the floor and BOSU.

Fee is $40/$49 (rdc), $32 senior resident/$37 senior non-resident. Call (815) 741-7275. Warm water arthritis pool class: 1 to 2 p.

m. Mondays and Wednesdays and 9 to 10 a.m.

or 2 to 3 p.m. Thursdays at the Provena Physical Rehab and Sports Injury Center, 2400 Glenwood Ave.

, Joliet. Cost is $60 for six weeks. To register, call (815) 741-7114.

Sports-related injury screenings: 5 p.m. Mondays, Provena Saint Joseph Medical Center at Provena Physical Rehab and Sports Injury Center.

Call (815) 741-7114 to schedule an appointment. Warm water arthritis pool class: 1 to 2 p.m.

Mondays and Wednesdays; 9 to 10 a.m. or 2 to 3 p.

m. Tuesdays and Thursdays at the Provena Physical Rehab and Sports Injury Center, 2400 Glenwood Ave., Joliet.

Cost is $60 for six weeks. Call (815) 725-9438. Starter fitness: 5:30 to 6:30 p.

m. Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays, Briggs Street Family YMCA, 1350 S. Briggs St.

, Joliet. Fee is $35 full members/$70 basic member. Call (815) 726-3939.

Super stomp: 7:10 to 8:10 p.m. Mondays 5 to 6 p.

m. Tuesdays and 7:30 to 8:15 a.m.

Thursdays, Provena Saint Joseph Inwood Athletic Club, 3000 W. Jefferson St., Joliet.

Class is for beginner to advanced levels and will tone your lower body using the BOSU, step and plyometrics. Fee is $40/$49 (rdc); $32 senior resident/$37 senior non-resident. Call (815) 741-7275.

Walk 'n' weights: 8 to 8:55 p.m. Mondays and 8 to 8:55 a.

m. Fridays, Provena Saint Joseph Inwood Athletic Club, 3000 W. Jefferson St.

, Joliet. For adults. This is a beginner to intermediate level class for active older adults.

Fee is $40/$49 (rdc); $32 senior resident/$37 senior non-resident. Call (815) 741-7275. G.

R.A.B.

: 5 to 6 p.m. Mondays; 8:30 to 9:25 a.

m. Tuesdays; 12:10 to 12:55 p.m.

Fridays, Provena Saint Joseph Inwood Athletic Club, 3000 W. Jefferson St., Joliet.

For adults. This is an intermediate to advanced level cardio workout designed to strengthen and define your muscles. Fee is $40/$49 (rdc); $32 senior residents/$37 senior non-resident.

Call (815) 741-7275. Step aerobics: 5:30 to 6:30 p.m.

Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays, Briggs Street Family YMCA, 1350 S. Briggs St., Joliet.

Fee is $35 full member/$70 basic member. Call (815) 726-3939. Wet gym workout: 6 to 6:45 a.

m. and 12:15 to 1 p.m.

Mondays and 8 to 9 p.m. Wednesdays, Provena Saint Joseph Inwood Athletic Club, 3000 W.

Jefferson St., Joliet. For adults.

Class is designed for all fitness levels and uses resistance to help calorie burning, toning and strengthening. Fee is $40/$49 (rdc); $32 senior resident/$37 senior non-resident. Call (815) 741-7275.

Fit kickboxing: 6:05 to 7:05 p.m. Mondays and Wednesdays; 9:30 to 10:30 a.

m. Thursdays, Provena Saint Joseph Inwood Athletic Club, 3000 W. Jefferson St.

, Joliet. For adults. This is an intermediate to advanced level cardio workout with punches, jabs, kicks and strength drills.

Fee is $40/$49 (rdc); $32 senior resident/$37 senior non-resident. Call (815) 741-7275. Fibromyaligia Pool class: 6:45 to 7:45 p.

m. Mondays and Thursdays at Provena Physical Rehab and Sports Injury Center, 2400 Glenwood Ave., Joliet.

Cost is $90 for nine weeks. Call (815) 725-9438. Natural family planning: 7:30 p.

m. third Monday of the month at Provena Saint Joseph Medical Center, 333 N. Madison St.

, Joliet. For fees or to register, call Mary Therese Egizio at (888) 485-6635. Moms in Motion: Prenatal and Postnatal Aquatic Exercise: 5:45 to 6:45 p.

m. Tuesdays and Thursdays at Gold's Gym, 2701 Black Road, Joliet. For women in their first, second and third trimesters.

Cost is $40 for four weeks. Call (815) 741-7114. Community aerobics: 8:45 to 10:30 a.

m. Tuesdays and Fridays, SOS Children's Village in Lockport. This low impact aerobic class, led by a certified instructor, includes toning, muscle strengthening and flexibility exercise.

The class is designed for all fitness levels. Cost is $45. Call (888) 660-HEAL (4325) to register.

Strength, tone and stretch: 8:45 to 9:30 a.m. Tuesdays and Fridays at SOS Children's Village in Lockport.

Class focuses on the development of muscular strength and endurance through calisthenic exercises. Light, hand held weights are an integral part of the program and exercises are designed to ensure total body benefit, proper from and safety. A 15-minute lecture on health and fitness-related topics is presented each week.

Beginner's fee is $35 and alumni fee is $25. Program costs are prorated. Participants may join at anytime.

Call (888) 660-HEAL (4325) to register. Low impact aerobics: 9:30 to 10:30 a.m.

Tuesdays and Thursdays, Fitness Forum, 2021 S. Lawrence Ave., Lockport.

The cost is $6 per class, $35 for 10 classes, $60 for a seven-week unlimited pass and $350 for an annual unlimited pass, which includes free use of the nursery. Call (815) 838-3621. Yoga/lates: 9:30 to 10:30 a.

m. Tuesdays and from 6 to 7 p.m.

Thursdays, Provena Saint Joseph Inwood Athletic Club, 3000 W. Jefferson St., Joliet.

For adults. This class is designed for all fitness levels and will leave you feeling relaxed, lengthened and strengthened. Fee is $40/$49 (rdc); $32 senior resident/$37 senior non-resident.

Call (815) 741-7275. Nutrition and fitness program for kids: 10 to 11:30 a.m.

Tuesdays and Thursdays, through June 29 at the Diagnostic and Rehabilitative Center of Morris Hospital, 100 Gore Road in Morris. Sponsored by Morris Hospital and Healthcare Centers. Kids will learn how and why healthy food choices are important for their growing bodies.

Cost is $50 per child. To register, call Morris Hospital and Healthcare Centers at (815) 942-2932, ext. 7364.

A toning and body sculpting: 4:45 to 5:45 p.m. Tuesdays, Diagnostic and Rehabilitative Center of Morris Hospital, 100 Gore Road in Morris.

Beneficial for individuals training for endurance, strength and balance and incorporates use of tubing, free-weights, body bars and medicine balls. Cost is $2.50 per session.

Call (815) 942-2932, ext. 7364. A step beyond: 5 to 6 p.

m. Thursday, Provena Saint Joseph Inwood Athletic Club, 3000 W. Jefferson St.

, Joliet. For adults. This is an intermediate to advanced level class and utilizes the step to take you above and beyond your expectations.

Fee is $40/$49 (rdc); $32 senior resident/$37 senior non-resident. Call (815) 741-7275. Moms in motion: 5:45 to 6:45 p.

m. Tuesdays and Thursdays, Campus Fitness Center, 2701 Black Road, Joliet, sponsored by Provena Saint Joseph Medical Center. An ongoing prenatal and postnatal aquatic exercise class.

The class is designed to help women improve their circulation, muscle tone and posture and return to their pre-pregnancy shape quicker. Cost is $40 for four weeks. Call (815) 730-6771.

Yoga I: 6 to 6:45 p.m. and 6 to 7:30 p.

m. Tuesdays, Provena Saint Joseph Inwood Athletic Club, 3000 W. Jefferson St.

, Joliet. For adults. This is a beginner to intermediate level class that offers slow, easy stretches that will improve your posture, flexibility and reduce stress.

Fee is $40/$49 non-resident; $32 senior resident/$37 senior non-resident. Call (815) 741-7275. Senior stomp: 6:05 to 7:05 p.

m. Tuesdays and 8:30 to 9:25 a.m.

Thursdays, Provena Saint Joseph Inwood Athletic Club, 3000 W. Jefferson St., Joliet.

For adults. Class is for beginner to advanced levels, and will incorporate bands, bars, BOSU, Physioballs and dumbbells to help you develop your muscles. Fee is $40/$49 (rdc); $32 senior residents/$37 senior non-resident.

Call (815) 741-7275. Recess: 6:30 to 8:30 p.m.

Tuesdays, Frankfort Square Park District, 7540 W. Braemar Lane. For ages 16 and older.

Learn how to use the Resist-A-Ball to improve your strength, flexibility, balance and coordination. Participants are asked to bring their own 55-65 centimeter Resist-A-Ball and mat to each class. Fee is $25/$31.

25. Call (815) 469-3524. Start Fresh Weight Management Program: 6:30 to 8:30 p.

m. Tuesdays and from 6:30 to 7:30 p.m.

Thursdays, in Silver Cross Hospital's Speciality Care Pavilion, 1300 Copperfield Ave., Joliet. Participants can begin anytime.

This seven-week program includes weight management discussion, personal action techniques, individual diet instruction and exercise. A physician referral is required. Cost is $150.

Call (888) 660-HEAL (4325) or visit www.silvercross.org to register.

Community aerobics: 9:15 to 10 a.m. Tuesdays and Fridays, SOS Children's Village in Lockport.

Sponsored by Silver Cross Hospital. Participants will learn toning, muscle strengthening and flexibility exercises. Cost is $45.

Visit www.silvercross.org or call (888) 660-HEAL (4325) to register.

H.I.T.

: 7:10 to 7:55 p.m. Tuesdays and 8:15 to 8:55 a.

m. Fridays, Provena Saint Joseph Inwood Athletic Club, 3000 W. Jefferson St.

, Joliet. For adults. This is an advanced level aerobic and anaerobic workout that is non-choreographed.

Fee is $40/$49 (rdc); $32 senior resident/$37 senior non-resident. Call (815) 741-7275. Yoga: 7:30 to 9 p.

m. Tuesdays, Inwood Recreation Center. For ages 14 and older.

Yoga offers slow, easy moving and non-strenuous movements which increase your range of motion, and offer a multitude of other health benefits. Fee is $45/$35 (resident discount card) per month includes unlimited use of fitness center and unlimited group exercise classes; $8/$6 (rdc), walk-in fee. Call (815) 741-7275.

S.O.S.

: 8:15 to 9:10 a.m. Wednesdays; 6:05 to 7:05 p.

m. Thursdays, Provena Saint Joseph Inwood Athletic Club, 3000 W. Jefferson St.

, Joliet. For adults. This is an intermediate to advanced level non-choreographed cardio workout designed to strengthen and define your muscles.

Fee is $40/$49 (rdc); $32 senior resident/$37 senior non-resident. Call (815) 741-7275. Wet guts and butts: 8:30 to 9:30 a.

m. Wednesdays, Provena Saint Joseph Inwood Athletic Club, 3000 W. Jefferson St.

, Joliet. For adults. This class is designed for all fitness levels and is an action packed workout for the abdominal and gluteal areas.

Fee is $32/$37 (rdc); $32 senior resident/$37 senior non-resident. Call (815) 741-7275. Mom-to-mom breast feeding sharing group: 10 a.

m. to noon Wednesdays, in the Family Birthing Suites classroom at Morris Hospital, 150 W. High St.

in Morris. The group provides breast feeding moms a chance to meet other moms and share experiences. Call (815) 942-2932, ext.

7301. Pilates: 10:05 to 10:50 a.m.

Wednesdays, Inwood Recreation Center, 3000 W. Jefferson St., Joliet.

For ages 14 and older. Another class has been added from 7:15 to 8 p.m.

Wednesdays. Improve your quality of life with innovative, no-impact exercises. Fee is $45/$35 (resident discount card) per month includes unlimited use of fitness center and unlimited group exercise classes: $8/$6 (rdc) walk-in fee.

Class is ongoing. Call (815) 741-7275. Free blood pressure and pulse measurement: 10:30 a.

m. to noon, Wednesdays, Homer Township Public Library, 14320 W. 151st St.

, Homer Glen. This service is provided in partnership with the Homer Township Fire Protection District. Call (708) 301-7908.

Weight loss surgery: 6 p.m. every Wednesday at Silver Cross Hospital campus, in the Education Room, Silver Cross Hospital campus, 1300 Copperfield Ave.

, Joliet, a free informational session about Obesity and Your Health: Is eight Loss Surgery Right for You? Participants will learn about the advantages and risks of both traditional and paroscopic bariatric weight loss surgery, find out who is a candidate for the procedure, and hear from area patients about their experiences. To register, call (815) 723-8571 or visit www.

silvercross.org. Deep dynamics: 6 to 6:45 a.

m. and 8 to 9 a.m.

Fridays, Provena Saint Joseph Inwood Athletic Club, 3000 W. Jefferson St., Joliet.

For adults. This is an intermediate to advanced level cardio class in deep water that uses aqua jogger belts and noodles. Fee is $40/$49 (rdc); $32 senior resident/$37 senior non-resident.

Call (815) 741-7275. Advanced pilates: 9:30 to 10:30 a.m.

Thursdays, Provena Saint Joseph Inwood Athletic Club, 3000 W. Jefferson St., Joliet.

For adults. This is an intermediate to advanced level class designed for those who have attended a minimum of 10 Pilates or Yoga/Late classes. Fee is $40/$49 (rdc); $32 senior resident/$37 senior non-resident.

Call (815) 741-7275. Weight control: 9:30 to 10:30 a.m.

Thursdays, Theodore Street Lutheran Church, Prairie Avenue, Joliet. Call (815) 725-8928 or (815) 729-2387. Pilates: 4:45 to 5:45 p.

m. Thursdays, Diagnostic and Rehabilitative Center of Morris Hospital, 100 Gore Road in Morris. Designed to tone and sculpt the entire body while promoting weight loss.

Cost is $2.50 per session. Call (815) 942-2932, ext.

7364 to register. Yoga II: 6 to 6:45 a.m.

Thursdays, Provena Saint Joseph Inwood Athletic Club, 3000 W. Jefferson St., Joliet.

For adults. This is an intermediate to advanced level class using flowing Yoga poses that create body awareness, strength, flexibility, concentration, balance and serenity. Fee is $40/$49 (rdc); $32 senior resident/$37 senior non-resident.

Call (815) 741-7275. Yoga: 5:30 to 7 p.m.

Thursdays, Coal City United Methodist Church, in the fellowship hall. Open to men, women, young and old. Cost is $3 donation per class to the church.

Bring a thick towel or mat for the floor exercises. Call (815) 634-4595. Tai Chi and QiQong: 7 to 8:30 p.

m. Thursdays, Barber and Oberwortmann Horticultural Center, 227 N. Gougar Road, Joliet.

Tai Chi benefits the heart, improves blood pressure, burns calories and relieves stress. Fee: $38/$30, $10 walk-in fee. Call (815) 741-7278, ext.

100. Aqua interval training: 8:30 to 9:30 a.m.

Fridays, Provena Saint Joseph Inwood Athletic Club, 3000 W. Jefferson St., Joliet.

For adults. Class is designed for all fitness levels and burns fat while being fun and effective. Fee is $40/$49 (rdc); $32 senior resident/$37 senior non-resident.

Call (815) 741-7275. Chakra class explore your energy field: 7 to 9 p.m.

Fridays, Joliet Junior College North Campus, 1125 W. Romeo Road, Romeoville. Chakras are invisible vortices outside the body and act as subtle gates.

Being aware of the chakra system can help you on a mental, emotional and physical level. Cost is $159. You will learn how foods, colors, crystals and musical notes correlate to each chakra.

Items for the health/fitness calendars must be submitted in writing 10 days prior to the Thursday on which it should run. We prefer all publications to be e-mailed to You may also send them to: Health/Fitness Roundup, 300 Caterpillar Drive, Joliet, IL 60436-1097, or fax to (815) 729-6059. For more information, call Jean Edwards at (815) 729-6049.

Read more on by www.suburbanchicagonews.com. All rights reserved.
Keywords: Provena Saint Joseph, Saint Joseph, Provena Saint, Saint Joseph Inwood, Inwood Athletic, Joseph Inwood Athletic, Joseph Inwood, Cross Hospital, Silver Cross, Silver Cross Hospital
Related news
Post comments
Name
Place
2 + 9 =
Comments